Owook

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Owook (Jeong Young Wook) is a bestselling Korean essayist whose warm, intuitive prose captures the emotional intricacies of everyday life. His works explore themes of self-worth, human connection, and emotional healing, resonating deeply with readers across generations.

He is the author of several bestselling collections, including The Words 'I Love You' Are Too Common. His writings, known for their gentle insight and quiet strength, have topped Korean bestseller lists and built a devoted readership of over half a million followers. In 2025, he released his first English-language work, Well Was, Well Is, Well Be, bringing his voice to a global audience.

Jeonng continues to offer a space for reflection, comfort, and hope through his words. His
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Well Was Well Is Well Be

4.55 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions
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"I absolutely loved this book. I found it so comforting the thoughtful. I know I will be going back and reading it many times. It’s full of wisdom and encouragement for a fulfilling life.

I received this book free for an honest review."
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"ARC Review: Well Was Well Is Well Be

Publishing Date: April 21, 2025 (Out in the stores!)

Writer: Owook @owook
Publisher: BOOKRUM

My Rating: 🌟 12/10 🌟

I highly highly recommend everyone to read this book at least once in their lives!

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"This book is a literary hug. It's packed with quotes that will resonate with you and stay with you, and most importantly, that make you feel seen, heard, and understood."
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You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh
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Thich Nhat Hanh offers a simple, profound guide to returning home to ourselves. He teaches that mindfulness is not a complicated concept, but as simple as being aware of our own footsteps on the earth. He reminds us to find our roots in the present m ...more
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Love for Imperfect Things by Haemin Sunim
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This book feels like a warm blanket for the soul, woven with threads of kindness and self-care. It speaks directly to the parts of us that feel flawed and unworthy of love. The author’s tenderness reminds us that we can, and should, offer ourselves t ...more
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The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
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Each page is like a gentle hand on your shoulder, reminding you to pause and breathe. The wisdom here is found in simplicity, in noticing the quiet beauty of a world we often rush through.
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"Honestly this has been suuuuch a good book. I honestly was able to relate to 95% of this books & genuinely feel inspired & motivated by every piece that I read. 10/10 I would recommend reading. "
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The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi
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The dialogue in this book challenges the very narratives we tell ourselves about life. Through the lens of Adlerian psychology, it presents freedom as a choice to detach from the expectations of others. It suggests that our harmony comes not from ple ...more
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The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
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A single, clear note rings out from these pages, calling us back to the present moment. Tolle writes about the ego and our addiction to thought with a simple, resonant clarity. It is an invitation to find the stillness that exists between our thought ...more
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
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A bold voice in a loud world. I respected its honesty but felt little warmth. Truth doesn’t always need to shout. I finished the book not moved, but mildly reminded.
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